This festive family 5K tradition welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to celebrate the season as a community in the CLA Blue Back Mitten Run. The 3.1-mile road race winds through West Hartford’s decorated neighborhoods and past festive shop windows.
5K participants earn a holiday inspired mittens and enjoy delicious holiday cookies post-race in Blue Back Square. Register early (by October 13) and receive a personalized race bib with your name!
Bring the kids to participate in the HMF FitKids run – a ½ mile or one mile dash to Blue Back Square.
Give Back: In the spirit of holiday season giving, collections will be taken for NEW winter hats, gloves, and mittens to benefit neighbors in need. Donations of cash/checks will also be taken to support the Town That Cares Fund.
Event Schedule:
HMF FitKids Run: 10:00 AM
5K: 10:30 AM
POST RACE PARTY:
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Blue Back Square Gazebo, Isham Road, West Hartford
Celebrate your amazing accomplishments together with music, delicious cookies, and Grab & Go snacks featuring Bakery On Main.
11:30 AM: Award Ceremony
Please note: No baggage check available on race day.
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